What's the risk?

Debnducks · « **on:** February 01, 2010, 10:02 »

Hi, I'm new to this growing thing! Would like advice please on the risk of contamination from dog dirt over the years into the ground, my dog goes in the garden,it is picked up but not instantly. I am now wanting to grow veg. in part of the garden, will I need raised beds that are lined on the bottom? Thanks

BADBACK · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2010, 11:30 »

not picked up instantly
mmmm how long is not instantly ?
yep raised bed would be good always are
i would water heavy where the dog had been
mix the soil with a good compost and bobs yer uncle

Janeymiddlewife · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2010, 11:46 »

If it's veg to cook I wouldn't be too concerned - it's toxocariasis that's the nasty one i think, but it's destroyed by boiling - salad veg & fruit might be a bit more risky??

penance · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2010, 12:49 »

I wouldnt worry to much, so long as doggy poo doesnt get directly on crops.

Regarding raised beds, they are useful if you have very bad soil or poor drainage. What ever you do, do not line the bottom of the beds. It will act like a pan layer and stop roots getting deeper etc.
I can't see why or how the beds would help with the dog stuff tho.

digalotty · « **Reply #4 on:** February 01, 2010, 12:58 »

i have seen posts on people putting down jeys fluid to steralise areas, not sure how long it would be before planting but im sure some one will be allong with that info soon

penance · « **Reply #5 on:** February 01, 2010, 13:13 »

It is illegal to use Jeyes fluid as a soil sterilant!

This has been discussed a lot on the forum and the mods don't like it being suggested.

Ice · « **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2010, 13:16 »

Go to the top of the class penance.

digalotty · « **Reply #7 on:** February 01, 2010, 13:18 »

ooops sorry i thought it was a common practice

scrub that then

penance · « **Reply #8 on:** February 01, 2010, 13:21 »

Quote from: Ice on February 01, 2010, 13:16

Go to the top of the class penance.

Do i get a gold star???

Being serious tho, i really doubt it needs any treatment like that. I would imagine once the mess is cleared and the area dug over it will be fine.
Our cats like to poo in the veg beds, it mostly gets dug in and i'm still alive!

Ice · « **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2010, 15:28 »

Quote from: penance on February 01, 2010, 13:21

Do i get a gold star???

Blue stars are even better.

Debnducks · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2010, 13:05 »

Thanks for the advice,it's much appreciated. Might have to fence off the area as my ducks free range too!

viettaclark · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2010, 15:25 »

That's good....ducks will eat the slugs and little beasties that I'm sure will zoom in on your veg! (Do slugs zoom....?)

penance · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2010, 15:28 »

Quote from: viettaclark on February 02, 2010, 15:25

(Do slugs zoom....?)

Only when your back is turned!

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